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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Eric99, post: 1217710, member: 12850&quot;]<b>Wow! </b>Thanks to everyone for your help. <i><b>This forum is such a great place!</b></i></p><p><br /></p><p>A few answers:</p><p><br /></p><p>1) KikoBlueEyes… The one large label has faded pencil in cursive that reads, “Hazlet was Dr. Riches Mother’s name. Came down Ohio river in 1842 on a steamboat. Landed at mouth and crossed Illinois prairies to Iowa on oxcart. Probably came from Pinn with the Hazlets.” The other small label is from a modern day moving company.</p><p><br /></p><p>2) Aquitaine… The rectangular notch appears right between the two wide top boards - the insert had fallen out, I think. The rectangular depression is perhaps 1/4” to 3/8” deep. I speculate it was perhaps a technique similar in style to a bowtie or butterfly where an insert is put in place to keep the boards from separating? There is a little old dark glue left in the depression. There are no writings or markings inside. The notch appears to be part of the original construction, not a repair - I say that because it does not look like anything has ever been taken apart or messed with.</p><p><br /></p><p>3) James Conrad and verybrad… The top is perfectly flat and the base is precisely made. There is some hand work yes, but I would guess that, as noted, it was made in part by powered machines. A Cincinnati manufacturer makes good sense since the label mentions a steamboat trek down the Ohio.</p><p><br /></p><p>Attaching a few more photos. Any more insight on wood type after seeing the top more closely?</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks again to all who have helped me learn about this table! It has been great fun to learn more about its history.</p><p><br /></p><p>-Eric</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]214707[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]214708[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]214709[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]214710[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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